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| Sorors after a church outing with Soror and author Willye F. Dennis |
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The Arts & Letters Committee of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter will stimulate Chapter interests in the area of Arts and Letters and use its objectives and goals as a vehicle to foster chapter participation at special Arts events, as well as raise the awareness of the sorority's African-American influence in its community. Our goals and objectives are to positively reflect the "black experience" in the area of Arts and Letters via a minimum of bi-monthly chapter attendance at cultural, social and art events in the community, through the chapter Arts and Letters webpage, and via the Delta Bookmark initiative.
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Upcoming Events About Town...
February 2, 2012
Tyler Perry's "The Haves & The Have Nots"
Times Union Performing Arts Center @ 8:00PM
Spoken Word - Open Mic @ Ritz Theater @ 7:00PM
February 3, 2012
Amateur Night @ the Ritz Theater
7:30PM; Tickets $5
February 4, 2012
"Soulful Night of Keys" @ the Ritz Theater
7PM & 10PM; Tickets $21/ $25 at the door
February 16 & 18, 2012
Ritz Chamber Players @ Times Union Jacoby Symphony Hall
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February 17, 2012
Javier Colon (Winner "The Voice") @ Florida Theater @ 8PM
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February 18, 2012
Gladys Night @ Florida Theater @ 8PM
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Museum & a Movie @ the Ritz Theater
10:00AM - 1:00PM; $5 non-members
February 28, 2012
Artist Series: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Times Union Performing Arts Center; 8PM; TicketMaster
March 4, 2012
UniverSOUL Circus @ Prime Osborne Convention Center
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| CARLA HARRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL
November 12th was filled with pride as members of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter attended the dedication and blessing of the Carla Harris Performing Arts Center at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, Florida. Wall Street Executive, Gospel Singer, Harvard graduate, Soror, member of the National Social Action Commission, Carla Harris is a native of Jacksonville. She is a stalwart supporter of Bishop Kenny, Class of 1980, and a dedicated benefactor.
Chapter President, and Bishop Kenny Alumni Karen Kincade, was joined by several chapter members for the dedication of the center officiated by Bishop Felipe Estevez, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine in Florida. The $1.5 million facility seats 450 guests and features a three-and-a-half story stage facility with dressing rooms, prop and material storage rooms and new sound and lighting systems. The center will be a place to mold and harness the creative imaginations of students into magnificent works of art and culture for years to come. A highlight of the afternoon was Carla singing several songs accompanied by the school choir.
Bravo, Carla!
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Celebrating the 50TH Anniversary of
THE CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART AND GARDENS
On November 11th, The Cummer officially celebrated its 50th anniversary with "50 Things to Do at The Cummer.” As community partners with The Cummer Gallery, members from Jacksonville Alumnae were on hand to help celebrate the occasion. Sorors served as gallery greeters, directed the scavenger hunt, distributed pr zes, directed art interactive projects, and provided assistance in the gallery store and wherever needed. It was truly a grand event!
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BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE
featuring Lahman Rucker
On the evening of November 9th, members of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter enjoyed a reception honoring the cast from the play "Black Angels Over Tuskegee." Led by Lahman Rucker (of "Meet the Browns" and "Why Did I Get Married"), both cast and crew graciously thanked everyone for their continued and ongoing support.
On Thursday, November 10th Several Sorors from the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter attended the theater production, "Black Angels Over Tuskegee.” Entertaining, heartwarming, and educational, each character's journey was individually important, yet intricately a part of the puzzle that made the "Tuskegee Airmen" so awesome as a unit. Hearing their stories never got old.
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RED CARPET MOVIE PREMIER
'Truly Everlasting"
On November 5th the red carpet was rolled out for the premier of “Truly Everlasting,” a feature film based on a novel by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda Jackson. Hundreds of Brenda Jackson's fans from around the country, family members, friends, classmates (from as far back as 3rd grade!), and members of Delta Sigma Theta were at the historic Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, to view the film executive produced by Brenda and her husband Gerald, and directed by her son Gerald Jr. The entire city seemed to be involved in the production and came out to support one of Jacksonville's own.
Brenda Jackson is a generous supporter of the Jacksonville chapter’s Delta Teen Pageant and Betty Shabazz Academy and has attended Delta National Conventions promoting her novels. The night was full of entertainment, music and revelry. The film premiere also helped to raise money to benefit a scholarship foundation at Florida Memorial University in honor of Brenda’s grandmother and William M. Raines High School, Brenda’s alma mater.
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A DELTA RED CARPET EVENT
"The Help"
The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter supported DreamWorks' "The Help," which was released this summer. With support from the Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, members from around the globe came together to support this phenomenal film, encouraging friends and family members to view it as well. The movie is based on the #1 New York Times best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett.
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